{"id":44950,"date":"2025-05-28T12:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:05:30","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-31T18:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T00:38:03","slug":"cve-2025-44897-stack-overflow-vulnerability-in-fw-wgs-804hpt-v1-305b241111","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-44897-stack-overflow-vulnerability-in-fw-wgs-804hpt-v1-305b241111\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-44897: Stack Overflow Vulnerability in FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities emerge frequently that put systems at risk. One such vulnerability is CVE-2025-44897, a stack overflow vulnerability discovered in FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111. This vulnerability is particularly significant because it allows potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage. It affects anyone using this specific version of FW-WGS-804HPT, a widely used software product. Due to its high CVSS score, it’s crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to prevent serious security implications<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-44897
\nSeverity: Critical, CVSS score of 9.8
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

FW-WGS-804HPT | v1.305b241111<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by taking advantage of a stack overflow vulnerability<\/a> in the web_tool_upgradeManager_post function of FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111. Specifically, an attacker can overflow the stack<\/a> by sending an excessively long string via the bytftp_srvip parameter. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code<\/a> or disrupt the normal functioning of the system.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following example represents a potential exploitation attempt. This is a conceptual HTTP request<\/a> that demonstrates how a malicious payload might be crafted.<\/p>\n

POST \/web_tool_upgradeManager_post HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"bytftp_srvip\": \"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the “bytftp_srvip” parameter is filled with a long string of “A” characters. In a real attack, this string could contain malicious code designed to overflow<\/a> the stack and compromise the system.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor-released patch as soon as possible. If immediate patching isn’t possible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) could serve as temporary mitigation. These tools can help detect and prevent attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>. However, these are stop-gap measures and cannot substitute the necessity of applying the appropriate patches.
\nRemember, maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture necessitates regular software updates<\/a> and security patch application. Regular audits and vulnerability scanning can also aid in identifying unpatched or vulnerable systems<\/a> in your network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Overview In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities emerge frequently that put systems at risk. One such vulnerability is CVE-2025-44897, a stack overflow vulnerability discovered in FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111. This vulnerability is particularly significant because it allows potential system compromise or data leakage. It affects anyone using this specific version of FW-WGS-804HPT, a widely used […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[86],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-44950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","attack_vector-buffer-overflow"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t